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GX05 UOV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,617 mi
Last recorded89,617 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UOV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,617 miles

Nearside side step missing at time of test

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Transfer box prop not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2013 89,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside side step missing at time of test

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Transfer box prop not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,172 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres getting low

Prop to transfer box has been removed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 74,037 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres getting low

Prop to transfer box has been removed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,176 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,828 miles

both rear tyres nearing tread markers,nearside rear tyre outer sidewall & tread cut

stonechips in windscreen,front bumper marked,offside front wing scratched,brake fluid level low,front pads appear low,slight corrosion on rear exhaust joint,

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cut on outter sidewall

o/s/f tyre cut on outter sidewall

Pass 8 May 2008 17,416 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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GX05 UOV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 UOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 UOV registered?

GX05 UOV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is GX05 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 UOV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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